Definitions for "NIAID"
National Institutes for Allergies and Infectious Diseases
The NIH National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, which supports scientists engaged in research related to treatment and diagnosis of immunologic, infectious, and allergic diseases. The NIAID includes a Division of Acquired Immune Deficiency. (Go to AIDS Links to connect to web sites for this and related services and organizations.)
The federal agency that is responsible for a great deal of the government-sponsored AIDS research. NIAID is a branch of the NIH.